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| From posterior aspect of dens to the medial aspect of the occipital condyles; limits [checks] contralateral axial rotation |
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| Apex of the dens to the anterior edge of the foramen magnum |
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| Sacrum to base of the occiput, thick, strong, prevents hyperextension |
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| From C2 to C1 and occiput; superior, inferior, transverse parts; limits lateral translation and flexion of the neck |
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| Between adjacent spinous processes; prevents posterior translation |
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| Between adjacent transverse processes; limits lateral bending |
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| Between adjacent laminae, lots of elastin; prevents buckling in extension |
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| Continuation of supraspinous ligament from C7 to EOP |
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| Between posterior arch of C1 and occiput; may be calcified resulting in a posterior ponticle [ponticulus posticus] |
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| Posterior atlanto-occipital membrane |
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| From C2 to sacrum, thin and weak, prevents hyperflexion |
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| Connects tips of spinous processes from C7 to S5, limits flexion |
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| Continuation of PLL from C2 to anterior foramen magnum |
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